BREAST CANCER ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) is a leading not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation galvanizing action against breast cancer in Nigeria. Founded in 1997 by Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, a breast cancer survivor herself, BRECAN is increasingly improving the lives of many touched by breast cancer who would have succumbed to the disease due to ignorance and lack of support.

The Ondo state Ministry of Health organized a public lecture to raise cancer awareness as part of its activities to commemorate the world cancer day. The audience consisted of students of various secondary schools, men and women of various works of life and community leaders within Akure. The cancer message was passed through lectures, sekem dance and drama. At the end, the programme was simply amazing.

Every year more than 2.5 million women are diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women. Estimates suggest that 5.8 million women will die from breast cancer alone by 2025—two out of three will be in low-resource settings. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women in East Africa, followed by breast cancer. Despite major advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, too often women lack access to essential and timely care, resulting in significant disparities in outcomes. In many communities breast and cervical cancer are shameful conditions and women are afraid to seek medical attention for their symptoms until it is too late. Read More

Events marking the 2019 World Cancer Day for Oyo state chapter have started in earnest.

Tuesday the 29th of January, 2019, BRECAN featured in a recording session for a programme known as the Hub on Galaxy TV. The show will be aired on Thursday between 1-2pm

Thursday 31st of January: BRECAN will feature live on a radio programme on Kings FM 103.9. between 5-6pm.
Tuesday 5th of February: BRECAN will be live on:
Lagelu FM 96.7 between 10 -11 am for a Yoruba health programme ‘Ilera wa’ (our health)

Lagos State Chapter, on the streets of Lagos, for the 2018 “BRECAN JOG FOR LIFE”.

The 5 kilometres jog led by Ngozi Nwosu, Nollywood Actress, accompanied by the founder BRECAN, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu , National President of BRECAN, Mrs Juliet Ogbogu and a host of other BRECAN’S volunteers.